Humanities Electives Fall '06

ELECTIVES FROM THE HUMANITIES DIVISION
FALL ’06

If you’re looking for courses that fill Gen Ed silos, here they are!

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OTHER WORLD CIVILIZATIONS

ENG 220 MULTICULTURAL AMERICAN LITERATURE
This course explores literature by Americans of Asian, African, Hispanic and Native heritage. Readings include non-fiction, poetry, short stories and novels. The course is designed to increase student awareness of the multicultural nature of American life and literature. The values and beliefs of non-European cultures in America are examined through the readings.
0FFERED Distance Learning only in Fall 2006

HUMANITIES

ENG 102 LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION (fills the Humanities silo and so do Philosophy and Hum 101.)
This course is designed to introduce students to literature and to writing about literature. Since passing English 101 is a prerequisite to this course, students are expected to have mastered basic writing skills and be able to write an effective essay. English 102 emphasizes oral and written analysis of poetry, fiction, and drama. Students write a minimum of six papers, some out-of-class and at least two in-class.
OFFERED at various times

PHI 101 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
This introductory course considers the nature of knowledge (epistemology) and value (axiology). In the first half of the course students investigate the work of philosophers who have sought to understand the origin and certitude of knowledge. These philosophers include rationalists, empiricists, and alternative thinkers such as Berkeley and Kant. In the second half of the course students confront the complex questions of moral philosophy, which involves disciplined reflection on human freedom and responsibility.
OFFERED TTH 9:30-10:45

HUM 101 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (Formerly Intro to Humanities)
With the use of community and area resources in the arts, as well as classroom lectures, videos and reading assignments, the course provides the foundation needed for appreciation of the visual and performing arts. The student experiences live musical, theatrical, and visual arts events. Also counts as an Arts elective, so look under Arts for a description. (Also counts as an Arts elective, so look under Arts for a description.
OFFERED TTH 6:00-7:15

THE ARTS

ART 100 ART APPRECIATION
A survey of art forms revealed in painting, sculpture and architecture from the past to the present. The course includes lecture, text, and visual materials.
OFFERED MWF 11:00-11:50 AND MW 6:00-8:45

ART 103 INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING
In this course, students Develop perceptual skills and explore various techniques. Media used are pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, and pastels.
OFFERED TTH 11:00-1:20

ART 104 INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING
The course explores a variety of media and techniques. Students learn the fundamentals of oil painting with emphasis on color theory and composition.
OFFERED TTH 3:30-5:50

ART 108 INTRODUCTION TO 3-D DESIGN
This course involves the exploration and uses of the elements and principles of design. Students will gain an understanding and develop a sensitivity to the fundamentals of design and composition by manipulation and creative solving of design problems. Through design problems (assignments – both in and outside of class), group viewings, lecture/demonstrations, students will learn the theory, history and purposes of design and its universal qualities and applications.
OFFERED TTH 2:00-4:20

ART 111 PHOTOGRAPHY I
A lecture/laboratory course in which the beginner learns the use and function of the camera and lens. Basic darkroom techniques, including film processing, printing and print finishing are taught. The course explores the aesthetics of photography, and good photographic technique. (Students must provide their own cameras and will have to purchase film and photo paper.)
OFFERED TTH 9:30 –10:45

ART 112 PHOTOGRAPHY II
This is an extension of ART 111, Introduction to Photography I. It broadens the student's experience and skills both in the darkroom and in using a 35mm camera.
OFFERED TTH 6:00-7:15

HUM 101 INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
With the use of community and area resources in the arts, as well as classroom lectures, videos and reading assignments, the course provides the foundation needed for appreciation of the visual and performing arts. The student experiences live musical, theatrical, and visual arts events.
OFFERED TTH 4:30-5:45 AND DISTANCE LEARNING

MUS 101 MUSIC APPRECIATION
The course presents a basis of intelligent music listening with a series of listening experiences. Students gain knowledge of music technicalities, and learn information relating to the historical/cultural aspects of music, develops sensitivity to the art. A wide variety of music from ancient through contemporary styles, including representative masterpieces which form an important part of our musical tradition are explored.
OFFERED T 6:00-8:45 AND DISTANCE LEARNING

MUS 110 COLLEGE CHORALE (1 CREDIT)
This course is designed to give the student practical experience in singing and music reading as well as performance. It is a course that allows participating students an alternative experience in the performing arts. A student may enroll in this course twice for a total of two credits.
OFFERED MF 12:00-12:50

THE 110 THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE
An introduction to theatre as an art form will be addressed by a broad overview of the fundamentals of acting and history of theatre. The focus will be on development of basic vocabulary and skills needed for effective acting as well as performance styles and methods. Students learn the process and theory of acting and prepare and present individual and group scenes before an audience, as well as participating in the campus dramatic production.
OFFERED TTH 12:30-1:45

THE 115 AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATER
This is an appreciation course for students who enjoy music and theatre. It explores the place of Broadway musical theatre in American society for the last 100 years, focusing on landmark shows and their music. Students looking for a daytime class in Music Appreciation can schedule this course in its place.
OFFERED MWF 8:00-8:50

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

FRE 101 ELEMENTARY FRENCH 1
For the beginning student with no previous experience in French. The course focuses on effective communication in everyday situations. The main objectives are the elementary development of the four basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), and introducing students to cultural materials concerning everyday life in French-speaking countries.
OFFERED MW 6:00-7:15 AND 1ST 8 WEEKS M-F 11:00-12:00

FRE 102 ELEMENTARY FRENCH II
Prerequisite: FRE 101 or 1-2 units of high school French or equivalent.
For students with some previous French instruction. Basic grammatical structures are studied further with attention to vocabulary and pronunciation. Some elementary reading is introduced.
OFFERED 2ND 8 WEEKS M-F 11:00-12:00

SPA 101 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I
For the beginning student with no previous experience in Spanish. The main objectives are the elementary development of the four basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) in everyday situations and to introduce the Hispanic culture are included.
OFFERED 1ST 8 WEEKS M-F 11:00-12:00, 1ST 8 WEEKS MW 1:00-2:10 & TTH 12:30-1:50, AND MW 4:15-5:30

SPA 102 ELEMENTARY SPANISH II
Prerequisite: SPA 101 or 1-2 units of high school Spanish, or equivalent.
A continuation of SPA 101 increasing fluency and familiarity with the language.
OFFERED 2ND 8 WEEKS M-F 11:00-12:00, 2ND 8 WEEKS MW 1:00-2:10 & TTH 12:30-1:50

BASIC COMMUNICATION

ENG 101 fills the Basic Communication silo, and so does Com 101.

COM 101 PUBLIC SPEAKING
An introductory course that offers the student the opportunity to understand and to improve public communication skills by writing and delivering a minimum of four speeches during he semester. These may include (but are not limited to): speaking to inform, speaking to persuade, speaking for special occasions, and speaking in small groups. At least one of these speeches must include the use of visual aids. Students will learn theories and techniques of writing effective speeches that are audience-centered, and they will participate in the performance, observation, and critical evaluation of public speaking presentations.
OFFERED MWF 9:00-9:50,10:00-10:50, 11:00-11:50, 1:15-2:05; MW 2:15-3:30; TTH 11:00-12:15, 12:30-1:45, TH 6:00-8:45, AND DISTANCE LEARNING

AND THERE ARE MORE!

ENG 206 INTRO TO JOURNALISM
This course is designed to teach the skills needed for writing print media. While the focus is on newswriting (summary leads, inverted pyramid-style journalism), the course also covers newsgathering, coverage of special beats, feature writing, journalism law and ethics. Students will report real events and learn to work on deadline.
OFFERED MWF 1:15-2:05

ENG 210 EARLY AMERICAN LITERATURE
This course explores American literature from the pre-colonial years to the Civil War. Readings include non-fiction such as journals of exploration and captivity, political essays, sermons; and short and long fiction. The course follows chronological order and considers political, social, religious, and economic influences on writers. We will read well-known authors such as Bradstreet, Franklin, Hawthorne, Thoreau, and Whitman, and less-widely published minority writers.
OFFERED TTH 9:30-1O:45

ENG 235 TECHNICAL WRITING
This course focuses on the forms of written communication required to obtain and hold a job, to participate in business, to report in technical and investigative fields and to serve in community or professional organizations. Students will receive instruction and practice in writing summaries, correspondence, instructions, publicity releases, reports, brochures and proposals. Students will also learn to choose a format and style appropriate for their audience and purpose. (Counts as an English elective, but not as a Humanities elective.)
OFFERED MW 2:15-3:30, TTH 9:30-10:45, 12:30-1:45, AND DISTANCE LEARNING

ENG 237 ISSUES IN EDUCATION
This writing course is designed for students who plan to pursue a degree in education. The course uses educational theory, scholarly articles, and other types of writing in the discipline to make clear the expectations for writing in the field. The class emphasizes writing to learn, celebrates writing across the disciplines, and helps students improve their prose writing skills through analysis, peer editing, and varied writing assignments.
(Counts as an English elective, but not as a Humanities elective.)
OFFERED TTH 9:30-10:45 AND TTH 11:00-12:15

ENG 242 LITERATURE AND POPULAR CULTURE
This course examines genres of literary popular culture as expressions of how a given society views itself and the world. Examples include the western, the romance, horror, science fiction, and best-selling fiction. Writing assignments will require students to produce n informed critical analysis of popular culture. Topics will vary based on the instructor’s special interest.
OFFERED MWF 10:00-10:50

ENG 245 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
This course provides an introduction to various genres of children's literature and the role literature plays in child development. Students in the course are expected to read and critique both orally and in writing a wide variety of literature for children. They will learn identifying characteristics of literary quality, and develop strategies for sharing literature with children in ways that stimulate their responses and inspire a life-long interest in reading.
OFFERED TTH 9:30-10:45

MSM 239 ART OF THE FILM
This is an introductory course intended to help students acquire both a greater understanding and a deeper appreciation of the films that they attend by studying film as a distinct art form. The course focuses primarily on filmmaking techniques (e.g. photography, mise en scène, movement, editing, sound, etc.), and also the narrative elements of film (acting, drama, story, writing, and so on). There may also be secondary emphases on film theory and history, as well as the study of certain film genres. The course will include screenings of full-length films that illustrate different cinematic techniques, or that represent a certain era of filmmaking, or the work of important directors. Students will develop skills in film analysis and criticism in written responses to films that are viewed. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission of the instructor
OFFERED WED 6:00-8:45